Doctors at a reputed Mumbai hospital have successfully performed a complex and arduous cardiac procedure to save the life of a 50-year-old patient. The patient presented with high blood pressure and a severe aortic bulge, indicating a potential aortic rupture. The medical team acted swiftly, performing the rare frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure. The procedure is a combination of modern endovascular treatment and conventional surgery. FET is seldom performed in Mumbai. The doctors performed the FET successfully in about 11 hours.
A cardiac anesthetist hailed the FET as a monumental leap in treating complex aortic conditions. Further, she attributed the favorable outcome to meticulous treatment planning, advanced medical technologies, and exceptional teamwork. Have you performed such a rare procedure in your practice? Share your experience by commenting below! Source : Free Press…
